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overpopulationthe condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 인구 과밀, 인구 과잉 (환경 파괴나 삶의 질 저하를 야기할 정도로 인구가 많은 상태)

Korean pronunciation: 오**버**팝율**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The rabbit population in Australia is a classic example of overpopulation gone wild.
  • My Instagram followers think overpopulation isn't real until they try to get a table at a trendy restaurant.
  • Scientists warn that overpopulation could lead to severe food shortages by 2050.

overpopulation

NOUN

//ˌoʊvərˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃn//

the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash

overpopulation concept
💡 Concept

the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌoʊvərˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixover--
Rootpopul
Suffix--ation

Origin

over(너무)와 population(인구)이 합쳐진 단어로, 19세기 산업혁명 이후 인구 급증 문제가 대두되면서 사용되기 시작했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

populationnationcreationeducation
population
nation
creation
education

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rabbit population in Australia is a classic example of overpopulation gone wild.

😄 Fun example

My Instagram followers think overpopulation isn't real until they try to get a table at a trendy restaurant.

Scientists warn that overpopulation could lead to severe food shortages by 2050.

😄 Fun example

The overpopulation of selfie-takers at tourist spots is becoming a serious photography hazard.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

overcrowdingpopulation explosiondemographic pressurepopulation density

Antonyms

underpopulationdepopulationpopulation decline

Related

demographicsbirth ratesustainabilityurbanizationmigration